Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

'Roseanne' Canceled at ABC Following Racist Tweet
Hollywood Reporter ^ | May 29, 2018

Posted on 05/29/2018 11:48:22 AM PDT by COUNTrecount

"Roseanne's Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show," ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey said Tuesday.

ABC, in a stunning move, has decided to cancel its Roseanne revival following star Roseanne Barr's racist tweet Tuesday. "Roseanne's Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show," ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey said Tuesday.

Early Tuesday, star, head writer and exec producer Barr attacked Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to former President Barack Obama, in a since-deleted tweet in which she said "Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj." Barr subsequently apologized: "I apologize to Valerie Jarrett and to all Americans. I am truly sorry for making a bad joke about her politics and her looks. I should have known better. Forgive me — my joke was in bad taste."

Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger also weighed in on the decision to cancel Roseanne: "There was only one thing to do here, and that was the right thing," he tweeted.

'Roseanne' Read More 'Roseanne' Finale Sets Stage for Healthcare Debate, More Political Issues to Come

Barr's tweet prompted a massive outcry across social media, with thousands condeming the actress-comedian's comments and calling on ABC to cancel her series. The Disney-owned network's decision to cancel the comedy marked the first time the network has taken action in response to one of Barr's controversial tweets.

Axing the Roseanne revival was no small decision for ABC.

(Excerpt) Read more at hollywoodreporter.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 4; abc; arewesnowflakesnow; fixwasin; gettrump; hollywood; liberalfascism; preplanned; roseanne; roseannebarr; roseannecancelled; roseannetweet; television; twitter; valjar; wearesnowflakesnow
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 221-240241-260261-280 ... 381-393 next last
To: COUNTrecount
Zira is also suing Roseanne Barr for defamation, saying she finds comparisons to Valerie Jarrett insulting. She then complained that contrary to media reports, she loathes bananas.


241 posted on 05/29/2018 5:15:48 PM PDT by Fedora
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: doug from upland

Lol!


242 posted on 05/29/2018 5:16:19 PM PDT by Boardwalk
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 222 | View Replies]

To: COUNTrecount
Her parents.

ValJar is only "black" because of Democrat Party Jim Crow racism and one-drop laws.


243 posted on 05/29/2018 5:18:25 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Vendome

She may have slightly more African genomic markers than the average white southerner, but not by much.

She’s “black” by convention - racist one-drop Jim Crow laws passed and enforced by big government Democrats.


244 posted on 05/29/2018 5:21:42 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 39 | View Replies]

To: COUNTrecount

Let’s hope that FOX picks up the show.

ABC gets dumber every day.

Robin Roberts softball interview of Milwaukee BB player after he got tased for refusing to obey police officers’ orders is just one more example.

Everything is being brought down to the level of ‘trophies for participation’.


245 posted on 05/29/2018 5:25:49 PM PDT by ridesthemiles
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Vendome

Black father & Iranian mother-—closely connected to the Muslim Brotherhood. .


246 posted on 05/29/2018 5:28:25 PM PDT by ridesthemiles
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 39 | View Replies]

To: DoughtyOne

There’s no bigger racist than Barack Obama. https://www.onenewsnow.com/culture/2018/02/16/when-art-intersects-with-white-womens-necks


247 posted on 05/29/2018 5:30:41 PM PDT by Wm F Buckley Republican (?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: raiderboy

She was fired because they want something else on Trump. He was already asked today what he felt about Roseanne getting fired. This time he had enough sense to ignore the idiotic question. Racist Jerret was asked today about the firing and said “we have to set an example and it starts at the top”. Trump had nothing to do with Roseanne’s firing but that will be the story. It’s Trump’s fault. I hope he he doesn’t respond to any questions about the racist being fired. Then again I don’t care. Im watching him in Nashville right now. Let’s see if he mentions Roseanne. Whether he does or it’s Trump’s fault. It’s always Trump’s fault.


248 posted on 05/29/2018 5:32:47 PM PDT by NKP_Vet ("Man without God descends into madness")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 44 | View Replies]

To: COUNTrecount; All

Just amazing.

“Jimmy Kimmel” and “The View” are on ABC! Vile liberals.


249 posted on 05/29/2018 5:42:27 PM PDT by toldyou (Even if the voices aren't real, they have some pretty good ideas.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ifinnegan
I ask you, based on Jarrett's picture you posted, what "race" would you think she is.

To be honest, I only knew her as Iranian.

"African american" would *never* cross my mind.

Both of her parents look pretty "white" to me.

However they DO look VERY liberal.

The bat$hit crazy glasses gives it away.

250 posted on 05/29/2018 5:44:35 PM PDT by boop ("I said give me the brandy!")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 243 | View Replies]

To: boop

Her parents were/are very left, commies basically.

I do not think she has any middle eastern genealogy. They are American. Her father moved the family to Iran for work. That’s why she grew up there.


251 posted on 05/29/2018 5:49:41 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 250 | View Replies]

To: Architect of Avalon
Both are offensive, and neither should happen.

That being said, you're feigning ignorance. There is a fairly sad history of racists referring to black people as monkeys, apes, etc., so it is rude and classless for someone to do that nowadays, amd pretty much begs for a backlash

I can't stand the mainstream media, but Roseanne tied and knotted the rope with which she was just hung.

252 posted on 05/29/2018 5:50:51 PM PDT by Bruce Campbells Chin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 217 | View Replies]

To: Brown Deer

Lol.

Some joker got in there before it was locked down.


253 posted on 05/29/2018 5:51:07 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 237 | View Replies]

To: COUNTrecount

I just started reading this thread so forgive me if this has been asked... or stated.
My question is:
Can Roseanne sue ABC for breaking a contract?


254 posted on 05/29/2018 5:51:54 PM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: COUNTrecount

Her name is Roseannekoft Barrski a Russian colluder.. (What I tell liberals.)


255 posted on 05/29/2018 5:54:01 PM PDT by Fitzy_888 ("ownership society")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ifinnegan

They also keep deleting the facts about her family.

https://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2015/06/communism-in-jarretts-family/


256 posted on 05/29/2018 6:00:38 PM PDT by Brown Deer (America First!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 253 | View Replies]

To: miserare
ABC, and all of the Disney owned networks. Do not go near a Disney - owned park...you are just perpetuating their ugly, anti-white madness.

They have a lot of suckers. (just like netfix)
At least I won't be one of them.
257 posted on 05/29/2018 6:02:41 PM PDT by novemberslady
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 234 | View Replies]

To: COUNTrecount
I think it was quite racist of ABC to assume that Africans are primates. Would it be racist to give a three year black child a Curious George t-shirt? Is it okay for a white child to wear a Curious George t-shirt. By the way when my children were small I'd call them my little monkeys. Hm, perhaps I was a racist but I didn't know it.

Some political animals remind me of other characters.

A certain tall, brunette woman reminds me of Wonder Woman.

A daughter of a famous politician reminds me of Howdy Doody's sister, Heidi.

A foreign leader looks like a toad.

One political advisor looks like a lizard, and another one looks like a snake.

An a certain newscaster resembles the comic book version of Superman.

258 posted on 05/29/2018 6:12:57 PM PDT by Irish Queen (Not all cults are religious)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Brown Deer

I laughed out loud when I read what Roseanne wrote...


259 posted on 05/29/2018 6:28:58 PM PDT by bitt (t\\)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 237 | View Replies]

To: ifinnegan

Her father looks mullato. Her mother also looks mixed. Who knows of what races. That makes Jerret a Heinz 57. What she really is is a Muslem Brotherhood-supporting racist. Like her brother Obama.


260 posted on 05/29/2018 6:38:12 PM PDT by NKP_Vet ("Man without God descends into madness")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 244 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 221-240241-260261-280 ... 381-393 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson